Nomination Reaction: Javier Bardem

Best Actor, 'Biutiful'

Javier Bardem was touched to be nommed for lead actor for his non-English speaking role in “Biutiful,” which also made the cut for foreign-lingo pic.

“I am very happy for (director) Alejandro (Gonzalez Inarritu) and everyone who has made possible the special movie we made together,” Bardem said. “It’s really a huge honor to have been nominated in a non-English speaking performance, and in the name of all my colleagues in Spain and mine I want to show my gratitude to the Academy.”